Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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I finally found a way to stop letting my old gadgets dictate my smart home limits. With Home Assistant 2026.5, those classic RF devices like motorized blinds, garage doors, and even ancient AC remotes are getting a major upgrade. It turns out, these devices were never actually dumb; they were just speaking a language we hadn't decoded yet. Now, everything from wall switches to doorbells can finally join the smart ecosystem, making the whole house feel connected in a way I didn't think was possible until now.
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